2001 Benjamin Romeo Rioja La Cueva del Contador

Community Tasting Notes (8) Avg Score: 92.9 points

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  8/25/2015 - tkoby11 wrote: 97 Points

  Medium ruby color, starting to lighten.
  Medium+ aroma and palate intensity of cherry, plum, complex and pleasing sandalwood, leather, and forest floor. Dry with medium acidity, medium+ firm tannin and body with medium+ alcohol. R is has a long and pleasant finish. Great now but it's only to me got another 4-7 years max left. Ready to drink now, further aging and decant are not necessary.

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  4/20/2014 - never oenough wrote: 92 Points

  A well balanced, full bodied, integrated example of Beautiful Rioja! The tannins are smoothed out, but still firm enough to give the juice a full mouthfeel of young vibrant fruits that accompany a finish of tar with a hint of currants. I was skeptical after reading other reviews, but I will buy this bottle again!

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  4/4/2012 - Employee500 wrote: 93 Points

  Extremely nice wine, particularly fresh tasting due to a prominent acidity slicing through its rich, lush texture. Classic tempranillo flavor profile, creamy mouthfeel gives way to acidity on finish.

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  1/13/2012 - DoubleMagnum wrote:

  Cata - Riojas U$50 (Depa de Marta Milans): Too intense. Very modern in style. Does not remind me of Rioja. [Gonzalo]

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  3/18/2009 - Cheryl wrote:

  NYC Third Wed - 2001 Rioja Dinner (Il Corso, NYC): Nothing offensive here, nothing to complain about, just okay. Perhaps a little astringent on the medium to long finish.

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